How long does Restylane last?

Hi Daovin, There is no set time period that we can firmly guarantee Restylane lasting.  It varies depending upon the area, the amount, the patient's activity level and metabolism. It lasts longest in areas that are the least mobile.  It commonly lasts for a year or more under the lower eyelids when... more

Restylane is a safe and effective dermal filler. It is much better than collagen used to be considering how short it lasted and the fact that it had a potential for allergic reactions. The area of injection is important in how long it lasts. Areas of greater motion absorb the material faster like in the... more

There is no set timeline on how long a filler lasts.  It all depends on how much is injected and the areas that are injected.  If you put a very small (or too small) amount in, you won't get a good result and it will last a very short time.  What I see in most of these cases where people say it... more

Depending on where the Restylane is injected on your face, how it is injected and your body's response, Restylane may last up to 12 months.  In certain areas of the face, such as the lips, where the blood flow is greater, and there is a lot of muscle activity, it may last only 2-4 months.  In... more

The longevity of Restylane is often dependent on which area of the face it is injected. If it is injected for say scars it may last well beyond six months since there is very little movement in this area. However, injecting it into a place like the mouth area, which is undergoing much more movement causing a... more

The reality of Restylane or Perlane as it relates to duration is that it seems to be highly variable amongst individuals and is related to technique and location. I have found that Restylane or Perlane last 6-8 months in the nasolabial area but only 2 months when used in and around the lips.